Russ Milheim is the Industry Relations Coordinator at The Direct. On top of utilizing his expertise on the many corners of today’s entertainment to cover the latest news and theories, he establishes and maintains communication and relations between the outlet and the many studio and talent representatives.
Prior to his time here, Russ wrote for The Game of Nerds. From there, he then joined the team at The Direct in 2021 as a writer for the PlayStation side of the website. However, it didn’t take long for his reporting to expand quickly to everything the site covers.
You can follow Russ on Twitter (@RussMilheim) to stay up-to-date with his latest opinionated thoughts and ideas on Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Gaming, and everything in between.
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Russ Milheim's Latest The Direct Articles
Long Story Short Netflix Creator Reveals Why Animation Is Perfect for This Jewish-American Story
Netflix's animated series Long Story Short tells a tale that might not have worked nearly as well in live action.
Marvel's Bullseye Actor Wilson Bethel Admits the Comic Version of Bullseye Is 'Thin': 'I Would Frankly Get Bored Playing That As An Actor' (Exclusive)
Daredevil: Born Again star Wilson Bethel is convinced his Bullseye is better than the comics.
The Boys Season 5 Star Reveals If Frenchie Has Truly Turned This Superhero Against Homelander
Sister Sage finally went to The Boys to help against Homelander, but has she firmly defected?
The Punisher: One Last Kill Perfectly Sets Up Frank Castle for Spider-Man: Brand New Day—Here's Why
Spider-Man: Brand New Day will feature Punisher in a brand-new place with a mission at the forefront.
Allison Janney Was Thrilled By HBO Max's 'Miss You, Love You,' "I Don't Get Offered Roles Like That In My Career"
Discover more exclusive information about Miss You, Love You, a touching, character-focused film from Community actor Jim Rash.
Jack Ryan Movie Director Confirms That the Show Isn't Needed to Enjoy John Krasinski's New Adventure
Jack Ryan ran for four seasons on Prime Video, but none of that is necessary to enjoy the new film.
The Boys Star Wanted Their Character to Live Until the Season 5 Finale—They Didn't
A freshly killed member of The Seven was hoping that they would make it to the series finale.
Jessica Rothe's New Sci-Fi and Body Horror Movie Dives Deep Into Morality and Grief
The brain can trick you into anything, which is a fear that the movie Affection plays off of.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Doesn’t Condescend to Kids AND It’s Perfect for Adults
Here's how the LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight video game respects the intelligence of all its players.
We've Played LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight—It's Everything Fans Want and More
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight reinvents the LEGO video game formula with fantastic results.
Star Wars' Dave Filoni Demanded That Maul – Shadow Lord Improve Lucasfilm Animation—It Did
Dave Filoni gave Sam Witwer and the Maul – Shadow Lord team a tall order, but they pulled it off.
The Boys Star Reveals Why Homelander Killed This Major Superhero In Season 5
A key member of The Seven finally met their end thanks to Homelander's impulsive insecurity.
Universal Studios Just Revealed It's Best Animatronic Ever At Fan Fest Nights 2026
Universal Studios has plenty of experience with animatronics, and its new Harry Potter one exceeds expectations.
The Long Walk Star Reveals His Role In SXSW 2026's Chasing Summer Proves the Duality of Man
From a morbid, dark Stephen King tale to a Texas coming-of-age story, Garrett Wareing can do it all.
X-Files Star Explains How the Show Remains Relevant and Why It's the Perfect Time for New Fans to Start Watching
X-Files star Robbie Amell talked about everyone's favorite truth-seeking show.
Samara Weaving Helped Jason Segel Become a Horror Icon In Over Your Dead Body
Samara Weaving and Jason Segel were perfect for each other, unlike the characters they played.
Netflix's New Disaster Movie Thrash Looks Like It Actually Flooded a City Block
Thrash follows a hurricane gone wrong, sharks and all, and its damage looks real.
For All Mankind Showrunners Confirm If The Show Will Ever Introduce Aliens
The idea of first contact in For All Mankind has been a fan theory for a long time.
Exit 8 Movie Director Reveals What Anomaly From the Game Had to Be Cut
There are many wacky aspects to look out for in the Exit 8 game, but not all of them made it to the movie.
Faces of Death Reboot Hopes to Cause Controversy—And That's a Good Thing
The original Faces of Death was banned across the board, and this reboot hopes to stir the pot, too.
Dropout's Brennan Lee Mulligan Took Over Ted Season 2 and Everyone Loved It
The cast of Ted played Dungeons and Dragons with Dropout's legendary Dimension 20 game master, Brennan Lee Mulligan.
Malcolm in the Middle Star Reveals Why the Revival Needed to Happen
Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair finally brings the chaotic family back onto TV.
Dakota Fanning's 'The Sun Never Sets' SXSW 2026 Film Explores a Complicated Love Triangle
In the film, Wendy's relationship is suddenly put on hold, and she runs into her ex-flame.
Over Your Dead Body Isn't Your Average Cabin In the Woods Horror Movie
Everyone's heard how bad things can get in a cabin in the woods, but this movie shows that scenario in a unique way.
Pizza Movie Directors Were Shocked That Hulu Didn't Fight Back, 'Surely This Is Too Much?'
Pizza Movie is an insane film, one that seems even crazier once you realize it's streaming on Disney+.
Love Language Is a Unique SXSW Rom Com That Hopes to Revitalize the Genre
There are just far too few original rom-coms in today's world, and Love Language knows it.
Adam Scott and the Cast of SXSW 2026's 'The Saviors' Reveal Their Airbnb Horror Stories
The Saviors follows two homeowners who become suspicious of their new Airbnb guests.
No, Bob Odenkirk's 'Normal' Action Film Isn't 'Nobody'—Here's Why
Bob Odenkirk is starring in another action movie that looks a lot like Nobody, but there are key aspects that keep it unique.
Fallout and Hacks Stars Take on a Cult in SXSW's Sibling Road Trip Film, 'Seekers of Infinite Love'
SXSW 2026's Seekers of Infinite Love follows a group of siblings who embark on a roadtrip to save their sister.
School Spirits Season 4 Star Sarah Yarkin's New Short Film 'Visitors' Makes You Question Everything
Sarah Yarkin stars as a pregnant woman questioning her reality during a possible alien invasion.
Anima Is a Timeless Tale That Explores the Beauty and Complications of a Digital Afterlife
Anima tells a story of a world where you can upload your consciousness into a digital afterlife.
Brian Is a SXSW 2026 Movie That Shines a Spotlight on the Unseen
The Direct spoke with stars William H. Macy and Randall Park to talk all about their new film Brian.
Paradise Season 2's Big Reunion Was Almost Very Different
Season 2, Episode 7 of Paradise featured a reunion fans have been waiting for since the first season.
Godzilla's Axis Mundi and Hollow Earth in the Monsterverse Finally Gets Explained
The Monsterverse movies clearly explain Hollow Earth, but the existence of Axis Mundi left viewers confused.
Invincible Showrunners Tease the Show's Most Brutal Scene Yet, "Did We Go Too Far?"
Invincible has always been a violent series, but Season 4 somehow manages to level it up.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Introduces a Brand New Matt Murdock
Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio have played Daredevil and Kingpin for a while, so here's what's new once Born Again Season 2 premieres on Disney+.
Nick Offerman's New Animated Movie 'The Pout-Pout Fish' Is Not Finding Nemo—This Is Why
Nick Offerman plays Mr. Fish, a fish with a pout-pout face who must help a wish come true.
A Safe Distance Provides SXSW 2026 With an Unconventional Romance and Meditation on Morality
A Safe Distance follows a woman who, after a bad breakup, runs into a couple in the forest.
Paradise Episode 6's Doomsday Man Will Ultimately Get Explained During the Hulu Show, Confirms Producer John Hoberg (Exclusive)
Season 2, Episode 6 of Paradise finally gave Jane a backstory, and it all began with a crazy man.
SXSW Standout Film Ugly Cry Is 2026's The Substance - But Probably Better
Many know of the recent hit horror movie The Substance, but Ugly Cry plays its message better.